Half of investors think attractiveness of UK markets has improved but companies show less enthusiasm

30% of companies agree it has improved

There is an increasing disparity between investors and companies on how attractive UK markets are and how much they have improved over the last year, according to a joint report from Peel Hunt and the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA)

The 'Eye of the Beholder' report analyses the view of investors and companies on the UK financial markets and found that 50% of investors surveyed think that the attractiveness of UK markets has improved over the last 12 months, compared to only 30% of companies. In addition, 63% of investors viewed UK markets as attractive, but just 45% of companies said they see it in the same way. The QCA say the increasing difference of opinion is one that needs to be urgently addressed. "The bringing together of businesses and investors is a fundamental part of our economy and drives the creat...